The Light of Women (1937)
‘After two relationships that fail to lead to marriage, Luk Mo-jing (Lee Yi-nin) moves to a nearby town to escape being married off to a rich factory owner. In her new life, she finally meets a man she loves, only to discover that he, too, is an incompetent coward. With her adopted daughter Sau-wah (Leong Tim-tim) in tow, Moying establishes a vocational school for children from poor families. Showing the harsh obstacles that face a woman in 1930’s Chinese society, the film depicts a new generation of women who believe in free will and independence.
Director: Lihen Gao
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Lee Yi-Nin as Luk Mo-jing |
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Leong Tim-tim as Sau-wah |
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Kwong Shan-Siu as |
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Wong Cho-San as |
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To Sam-Ku as |
| Writing | Mok Ming-Ha | Writer |
| Directing | Lihen Gao | Director |